Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

24% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom reliable?

Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles, the 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom (2011)

204 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.8% first-time pass rate

2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom

CarHunch analysed 204 real MOT records for the 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2011 Yamaha YBR 125 Custom has a first-time MOT pass rate of 66.6%, which is notably below the UK average of 80% and signals reliability concerns for this age and type. More worryingly, nearly a quarter of these bikes (23.5%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine safety red flag for prospective buyers.

These bikes are covering modest mileage for their age—averaging just over 10,000 miles—yet still accumulating an average of 1.48 failures and 4.4 advisories per test, suggesting wear issues crop up even on lightly-used examples. If you're considering one, factor in repair costs: check the service history carefully and budget for immediate work on the brakes, lights, and suspension before purchase.

We have limited data for the 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

79.8%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

23.5%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.48

Over 7.3 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

Middle half: 4k–13k

For context

These stats describe 204 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 204 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 23.5% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	198	79.6%	1.52

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,563 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 49.6%

775

Silver 26.2%

410

Red 24.2%

378

Mileage Distribution

Most 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

7,906

typical

4,467

low mileage

13,099

high mileage

Half of all 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom vehicles fall between 4,467 and 13,099 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 4,467 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 4,467–13,099 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Customs sit.

⚠ Over 17,683 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Custom — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 38% of 2011 Yamaha Ybr 125 Customs are still active.

Numbers are declining — 50 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (38% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

7.3

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.48

Avg failures per vehicle

4.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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